Info on Pre-Diabetes
I can’t remember who mentioned this, but I work at Pennington Biomedical
Research Center in Baton Rouge (www.pbrc.edu) and they’ve done a lot of studies
on Pre-diabetes there. It is a true condition.
From the ADA website:
Here are a few more links:
Laura 
March 13th, 2006 at 4:42 am
Laura, Thank you for suggesting this site. I found it to be very informative.
I am diabetic, but my numbers just aren’t in the extremely high ranges. I
stopped taking Byetta about a month ago and just take half a 45 mg Actos table
for my diabetes. My doc just prescribed Januvia, but I’m giving myself the
month of January to see how I can do with diet and exercise and the half Actos.
Unless I have bread or desserts, my average post prandial number is right around
the 140 mark, which according to this article, is near normal. I do have the
dawn effect, however. My fasting average is also around 140 (although this
morning it was 115! Yeah!). That (140) is a number that is considered
"diabetic." So, if I can keep my post prandial number at around 140 and have
more of the 115’s in the morning, I would try going off the half Actos. I’m
really trying to get off ALL my meds: diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood
pressure. I think I can do it with diet and exercise. Thanks, again, for
suggesting this article. Kathy, MN
I can’t remember who mentioned this, but I work at Pennington Biomedical
Research Center in Baton Rouge (www.pbrc.edu) and they’ve done a lot of studies
on Pre-diabetes there. It is a true condition.
From the ADA website:
Here are a few more links:
Laura
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March 13th, 2006 at 7:19 pm
Hi Kathy,
Way to go on the improvements to your health! I think your decision to see
how diet and exercise, plus the 1/2 actos does before you start the Januvia
is a wise decision. Why take more meds if you don’t really need them, and
it sounds like you are doing a great job. I would like to comment on your
bg average. Although the ADA says 140 is the # where you are "legally" a
diabetic, there are studies that suggest that damage is occurring at any #
over 100! One Dr. that agrees with this is Dr. Bernstein. (I never can
remember his first name). He is a dr. that believes in very strict carb
control and lots of testing. I know that there are several here on the
group that follow his advice. I would also like to suggest that you visit
www.mendosa.com anything that you EVER wanted to know about diabetes is
there. He is a freelance writer of diabetes articles. He has test drove
all the meters. He is a diabetic himself so all of his research he
personally ‘tries out’. I would recommend his site to anyone who is a
diabetic.
Again! Way to go! I just wish I could be as determined as you!
Demetria-Beth
Laura, Thank you for suggesting this site. I found it to be very
informative. I am diabetic, but my numbers just aren’t in the extremely
high ranges. I stopped taking Byetta about a month ago and just take half a
45 mg Actos table for my diabetes. My doc just prescribed Januvia, but I’m
giving myself the month of January to see how I can do with diet and
exercise and the half Actos. Unless I have bread or desserts, my average
post prandial number is right around the 140 mark, which according to this
article, is near normal. I do have the dawn effect, however. My fasting
average is also around 140 (although this morning it was 115! Yeah!). That
(140) is a number that is considered "diabetic." So, if I can keep my post
prandial number at around 140 and have more of the 115’s in the morning, I
would try going off the half Actos. I’m really trying to get off ALL my
meds: diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure. I think I can do it
with diet and exercise. Thanks, again, for suggesting this article. Kathy,
MN
I can’t remember who mentioned this, but I work at Pennington Biomedical
Research Center in Baton Rouge (www.pbrc.edu) and they’ve done a lot of
studies on Pre-diabetes there. It is a true condition.
From the ADA website:
Here are a few more links:
Laura
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March 14th, 2006 at 2:12 am
Hi Demetria-Beth,
I have heard of Dr. Bernstein and I know he advocates a very low carb diet. I
also feel that’s exactly what I need. I seem to be extremely carb sensitive. I
have been trying to keep close track of what I’m eating and I’m testing
regularly so I can see just how my body reacts to different foods, exercise,
etc.. It’s pretty interesting, but time consuming. I’ve also heard of Dr.
Mendosa and have visited his site. I’ll start researching the levels at which
damage is inevitable, just for my own knowledge. I sure appreciate your
response and information. Thanks and good luck to you, too, on this bumpy road
we’ve been forced to take. Kathy, MN
Hi Kathy,
Way to go on the improvements to your health! I think your decision to see
how diet and exercise, plus the 1/2 actos does before you start the Januvia
is a wise decision. Why take more meds if you don’t really need them, and
it sounds like you are doing a great job. I would like to comment on your
bg average. Although the ADA says 140 is the # where you are "legally" a
diabetic, there are studies that suggest that damage is occurring at any #
over 100! One Dr. that agrees with this is Dr. Bernstein. (I never can
remember his first name). He is a dr. that believes in very strict carb
control and lots of testing. I know that there are several here on the
group that follow his advice. I would also like to suggest that you visit
www.mendosa.com anything that you EVER wanted to know about diabetes is
there. He is a freelance writer of diabetes articles. He has test drove
all the meters. He is a diabetic himself so all of his research he
personally ‘tries out’. I would recommend his site to anyone who is a
diabetic.
Again! Way to go! I just wish I could be as determined as you!
Demetria-Beth
Laura, Thank you for suggesting this site. I found it to be very
informative. I am diabetic, but my numbers just aren’t in the extremely
high ranges. I stopped taking Byetta about a month ago and just take half a
45 mg Actos table for my diabetes. My doc just prescribed Januvia, but I’m
giving myself the month of January to see how I can do with diet and
exercise and the half Actos. Unless I have bread or desserts, my average
post prandial number is right around the 140 mark, which according to this
article, is near normal. I do have the dawn effect, however. My fasting
average is also around 140 (although this morning it was 115! Yeah!). That
(140) is a number that is considered "diabetic." So, if I can keep my post
prandial number at around 140 and have more of the 115’s in the morning, I
would try going off the half Actos. I’m really trying to get off ALL my
meds: diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure. I think I can do it
with diet and exercise. Thanks, again, for suggesting this article. Kathy,
MN
I can’t remember who mentioned this, but I work at Pennington Biomedical
Research Center in Baton Rouge (www.pbrc.edu) and they’ve done a lot of
studies on Pre-diabetes there. It is a true condition.
From the ADA website:
Here are a few more links:
Laura
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March 17th, 2006 at 5:45 am
Kathy - I have to admit that I have just about stopped participating
here because for the past few months, it has gotten a little rough
(in private responses, if not in open forum)when you post an opinion
(please everyone note the word opinion!!); but I feel like I have to
reach out to you a little bit. I was almost exactly where you are,
just about 14 months ago, with the exception that I had not started
the Byetta yet. I consulted with a number of professionals, as well
as other patients, and these are the general conclusions that have
helped me get to a much better place than I was last year.
- 140 isn’t extremely high, but it is sufficiently high to damage
your organs, particularly your kidneys and heart, and that damage is
cumulative.
- almost all DMII sufferers can significantly reduce and usually
reverse the devastation of this disease with weight loss, proper
nutrition, and exercise.
- the medication is to help protect you while you are making these
changes, not give you a crutch so that you don’t have to make the
effort to change.
My last word (I know… you thought I’d never stop.) is that right
now, with your treatment regimen possibly about to change, it may be
the perfect time for all those annual bothersome tests, if you can
work with your insurance and get good referrals, because they would
be your own personal baseline results and allow you to set concrete
goals. I’m referring to an opthamolgy exam, a thorough nephrology
screening, a cardiology workup, and a podiatrist exam. I know it’s
alot, but it’s good to know how far you’ve come when you get where
you’re going.
my best wishes for you
-april
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